Kankakee’s Ava Johnson signs with Missouri Western State for basketball

Kankakee senior Ava Johnson signed to play basketball at Missouri Western State during a ceremony at Kankakee High School on Monday, with family, friends, coaches and teammates helping the two-time IBCA All-State special mention forward celebrate reaching the next level.

Coal City dominates Dixon 42-0 to advance to the IHSA Class 4A quarterfinals for third year in a row

Coal City dominated Dixon in all three phases of of a 42-0 win to advance to the Class 4A quarterfinals for the third year in a row.

Single-family home sells for $275,000 in Manteno

A single-family residence located at 360 Dolly Drive in Manteno was sold on Oct. 2 for $275,000.

Bourbonnais lights contest registration is open through Dec. 1

The Village of Bourbonnais' seventh annual Holiday Homes & Holly Jolly Lighting Contest is now open for registration.

Sale closed in Bradley: $200,000 for a single-family home

A single-family residence located at 423 1/2 South Blaine Avenue in Bradley was sold on Oct. 13. for 200,000.

Some Illinois community colleges are losing students. Others are bucking the trend

While community college enrollment fell statewide, several northern Illinois schools posted gains in fall 2026. Here's which colleges are attracting more students and why.